Journaling Blues

 Hello Again!

It has been a few years since I last visited my blog, (not ideal, right?). I have more or less treated this blog as a personal journal, which I am not very consistent at, period. I do go through phases, and I do love writing (despite the lack thereof), I have my ups and downs (don't we all). I thought a blog would be a good place for me to practice what I love and share my life along the way. The problem with that is unless I am at school. or work with deadlines and assignments, well setting my own personal time to write just goes right out the window. I have my moments where I am dedicated, but then something comes up, I get sick, busy, writer's block, etc... and well the habit of writing each day just fizzles away. I am sure I am not alone in this, but this is not good especially if I would legitimately like to make writing a part of my career. I am not good with the regular 9-5 jobs, for a few reasons, the main my health has not been consistent over the last 13yrs. Consistency has not been my friend, ever. I am a lifelong truant when it comes to the ole' 9-5, just go back and ask any of my school teachers and employers. "She is a great student if she would be in class and show up on time..."; "She is a great worker, only if she could be on time and not call in so much..." is the story of my life. I am now 45, I do have some college under my belt with an AAS degree, and I was able to get a decent G.P.A. of 3.6 (meaning I got mostly A's & B's, Woo Hoo!) but after that what do I have to offer? 

Professionally not a whole lot in the portfolio. I do have lots, of life experience, lots of odd jobs I have done over the years, lots of reading, and personal education on health and well-being, and also just being a mom (well that is a whole other blog in and of itself, lol!). I do love learning new things, the conventional way just doesn't suit me very much. I am very much an outside-of-the-box person, that has always marched to my own beat (which my daughter will tell you is always off-beat and out of tune!). So, where am I going with this, I had to stop and think, to get back on track,(I am notorious for going on tangents when it comes to personally relaying information/storytelling). I am good at writing and always have been. I may not have a lot of professional articles or samples to display, but I can always start making some. It would be difficult to go back to all the various writing assignments and personal blurbs I have done in the past, so why not start fresh? This is my journey and I have seen no rules anywhere that say you can not start new. If you read the bible (which I highly encourage everyone to do) it says to renew your mind daily, to become a new person (in God), this is not so very much different from that, this is just geared to where I would like my career. I always enjoy finding regular everyday life analogies that fit so well with the bible.

It does mean a little bit more elbow grease, but that has never scared me away. In fact, I think I am up for the challenge, I know I can be my own worst enemy, but I think it is time to start being my own best cheerleader instead. No more journaling blues, I will keep this blog and use it to practice and publish something once a week. I think that is a fair attainable starting goal, to begin. With that said, this post will be the first of many to come on this new journey of mine. Some posts may be more personal and reflective, and some may be article samples or even bible studies, the point is to write and get more practice writing. I will publish, not knowing if I have anyone interested in reading what I have to say, but that is not the goal. If you are reading this, thank you! I know time is precious, so, thank you for taking the time to read and I am always open to feedback. Just to clarify, feedback is not negative bashing, it is positive encouragement and criticism. With that in mind, please feel free to let me know how I am doing on my writing journey.

Take Care and God Bless!

~Ryan